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Canfield golfer selected for Ryder Cup academy
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Neighbors | Submitted On July 11, Canfield golfer Annie McGlone will be heading to Florida to participate in the Junior Ryder Cup, where she will play tournaments with and recieve instruction from PGA professionals. During a recent Canfield golf meet, McGlone showed off a local tournament prize.
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Neighbors | Submitted At a recent summer tournament, McGlone focused and lined herself up for a perfect putt.
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Neighbors | Submitted McGlone showed off the swing at a local tournament that she will perfect during her visit to the Junior Ryder Cup.
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Neighbors | Submitted During some off time at a local tournament, McGlone (far left) posed with her friends from the Canfield girls golf team.
By SARAH FOOR
Canfield golfer Annie McGlone had a great junior year. She was named the most improved Canfield player by decreasing her stroke average last year, and has consistently ranked as a top player on her team.
However, her year got even better on July 11, when she left for Port St. Lucie, Fla., to participate in the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy.
On a whim, McGlone applied in February for the academy’s inaugural year.
“I heard about the event through the PGA and applied, but questioning my chances because they only accept two golfers from each state. The application asked for tournament scores and averages, and accounted for my academics, so I’m definitely honored that I was their choice,” McGlone shared.
The clinic offers an all-expenses paid trip to PGA Headquarters, through scholarships, to 14-17 year old golfers. McGlone is receiving instruction from PGA professionals and participating in a two-day academy tournament.
“I’m the most excited about getting the personal instruction. I’m hoping to work on my swing and ask the professionals about going pro,” McClone shared.
Although McGlone will be asking about going pro, she’s not sure yet if that is part of her future.
“I’ll definitely be playing during college,” she insists, “but I think I’d like to be a doctor as a career.”
McGlone has been a golfer since the age of 6, when she was entered into a Girl Scout golf clinic; her love for the game grew throughout her formitive years under the mentorship of Rosanne Shwartz. McGlone expects that golf will always be a part of her life, but for now, she is focusing on improving in her senior year.
Along with the Ryder Cup Junior Golf Academy, she’ll be playing in local summer tournaments before Canfield golf begins in August. “I’m just preparing for everything and playing as much as I can. I’m ready,” McGlone said.